Ministry, Practical Tips, Prayer, Relationships

Issues Pastors’ Wives Face: Dealing With Criticism in Ministry {Part One}

Today I’m sharing my heart with those of you, my dear readers, who are fellow pastors’ wives.  If you’ve walked alongside your pastor-husband for any length of time, you have known criticism.  Since this post went viral, I have received scores of emails from pastors’ wives from all over the world. And the messages of… Read More Issues Pastors’ Wives Face: Dealing With Criticism in Ministry {Part One}

Family

31 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Me {A Birthday Post}

Today I celebrate 31 years of enjoying God’s gift of life. And to celebrate this birthday-that-is-not-a-milestone, I thought I’d take a break from regular posting content and help you get to know me better. So I’m sharing a list of 31 things you probably don’t know about me. Do we have something in common? Tell me… Read More 31 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Me {A Birthday Post}

Family, Friendship, Marriage, Rest

Why I’m Leaving My Husband {But Not For Good}

Yes, it’s true. I’m leaving my husband. It’s not for lack of wedded bliss {8 years so far and it gets better all the time!} It’s because we live just one hour from that dreamy vacation land, Prince Edward Island. Eat your hearts out, friends. Some of our close family friends from Nova Scotia have… Read More Why I’m Leaving My Husband {But Not For Good}

Life Lessons, Ministry, Mothering, Practical Tips, Relationships, Rest

What Happens When You Slow Down

About a week ago, while talking with a lady at church, she mentioned something to the effect of “I don’t think God ever intended for us to be this busy in life.” I had just told my husband that very thing a few days earlier. And truly, although it seems like a nice thought, how… Read More What Happens When You Slow Down

Family, Grace Parenting, Prayer, Relationships

Bless Them With Touch {My Discoveries From Jesus’ Model of Praying for Children}

Even before birth, we touch them. When they kick, we poke back at them, hoping to encourage more movement. At the moment of birth, the tiny body is placed on Mom. Skin to skin is best, the nurses sing out. And with the touch comes bonding. Somewhere in between birth and 2 years of age,… Read More Bless Them With Touch {My Discoveries From Jesus’ Model of Praying for Children}